EIP-2026-102962

PRE-CVE

Python 1.5/1.6/2.0/2.1.x - Pickle Class Constructor Arbitrary Code Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102962. PoCs published by Jeff Epler.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a deserialization vulnerability in Python's Pickle module, allowing arbitrary command execution by crafting a malicious pickle string that invokes the `open` function during unpickling. The PoC creates a file `/tmp/pickle-bug` as proof of exploitation.

Description

Python 1.5/1.6/2.0/2.1.x - Pickle Class Constructor Arbitrary Code Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Jeff Epler · pythonlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21624

This exploit demonstrates a deserialization vulnerability in Python's Pickle module, allowing arbitrary command execution by crafting a malicious pickle string that invokes the `open` function during unpickling. The PoC creates a file `/tmp/pickle-bug` as proof of exploitation.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Deserialization
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Python (versions with vulnerable Pickle implementation)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Application that accepts untrusted pickle data
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026